Activities

The Degree Certificate Distribution Ceremony was successfully held on Saturday, 19th April 2025, in the college auditorium. A total of 267 students were registered for it. The auditorium was filled with proud graduates, faculty members, and staff, creating a vibrant and celebratory atmosphere.The ceremony was graced by the presence of management representative Mr. Ajit Desai, I/C Principal Dr. Swiddle D'Cunha, Vice Principal Dr. Poonam Kakkad, and program coordinators.The ceremony began with a warm welcome address by the Principal, who congratulated the graduates and reminded them of their responsibilities as ambassadors of the institution.Degree certificates were distributed program-wise, with efficient coordination by the designated program in-charges and faculty members. The ceremony concluded with group photographs and refreshments.Overall, it was a memorable and proud day for all the graduates and the institution.
 

The Department of Information Technology, in collaboration with TechClub, successfully organized the intra-
class hackathon on 25th February 2025. The event aimed to enhance coding skills, logical thinking, and
teamwork through challenging coding rounds focused on solving real-world problems.
Event Details:
? Date: 25th February 2025
? Time: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
? Venue: 3rd Floor Labs
? Team Size: 1min to 4 max
? Registered students: 155
? Total Registration: 42 teams
Event Highlights:
 Brought together enthusiastic participants from various backgrounds, each aiming to demonstrate their coding
prowess. The competition comprised multiple rounds that tested participants' problem-solving abilities, logical
thinking, and teamwork in tackling real-world challenges.
Participants had to collaborate effectively within their teams, developing solutions that were both efficient and
innovative. The event encouraged healthy competition while providing valuable experience in collaborative
coding.
Winners:
The event concluded with great enthusiasm, and the winners were awarded certificates, with the top-performing
teams receiving additional recognition. The winning teams were:
? 1st Position: Mayur maskar, Mahadev Patil, Sneha Gohil, and Rasika Madav
? 2nd Position: Tanmai Shejwal, Ankur Thorat, Dilip Prajapati, and Vishant Pasi
? 3rd Position: Archit Malgundkar, Sudhanshu Shukla, and Om Upale
Rewards:
? E-Certificate: All participants received an e-certificate of participation.
? Trophy and Certificate: The winning team was awarded a trophy along with certificates.

On February 21, 2025, Manish Talreja conducted an Intensive Technical Skill Development Boot Camp aimed at enhancing participants' proficiency in various technical domains. The event featured a series of hands-on workshops, expert-led sessions, and collaborative projects designed to provide practical experience and deepen understanding of current industry trends.

• Focused and immersive learning experience.
• To enhance practical skills through hands-on projects.
• To prepare learners for job placements or career advancement.

Key Highlights:

• Workshops and Sessions: The boot camp offered a range of workshops covering topics such as advanced programming languages, data analysis, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. These sessions were led by industry experts, providing participants with valuable insights and practical skills.
• Collaborative Projects: Participants engaged in collaborative projects, allowing them to apply their newly acquired skills in real-world scenarios. This hands-on approach facilitated deeper learning and fostered teamwork among attendees.
• Networking Opportunities: The event provided ample networking opportunities, enabling participants to connect with professionals and peers in the industry. This interaction facilitated knowledge exchange and potential collaborations.

Overall, the Intensive Technical Skill Development Boot Camp conducted by Manish Talreja on February 21, 2025, was a resounding success, equipping participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the ever-evolving technical landscape.

Event: Intensive Technical Skill Development Boot Camp
Event Date: Friday, 21^st February 2025
Total Participants: 91
Organized By: BSc. I. T. Department

Department of B.Sc.IT in collaboration with IIT Spoken Tutorial had organized a online  National Level Faculty Development Program (FDP) on the topic "R Programming Language" from 15th February 2025 to 24th February 2025. The program aimed to provide faculty members, researchers, and academicians with the essential skills and knowledge necessary to use R Programming effectively in teaching, research, and data analysis. The FDP saw the active participation of 25 participants from various academic institutions across the country.

Objective of the FDP

The main objectives of the FDP were:

1. To introduce participants to the basics of R programming and its applications in data analysis, statistical computing, and data visualization.
2. To enhance the teaching skills of faculty members by demonstrating how R programming can be integrated into academic curricula.
3. To explore advanced topics such as data manipulation, statistical modeling, and machine learning using R.
4. To provide hands-on experience through practical sessions and assignments.

IIT Spoken tutorial had  supplied all study materials  and required videos tp the faculties through their registered email Id on  15^th of  February 2025.A online session was conducted to explain the rules and pattern of examination  of  the FDP  to all the faculties.At the end of the FDP, a online examination was conducted by  IIt spoken tutorial.The  test was purely objective type.Faculties attempted  32 questions within 40 minutes.The minimum criteria of passing the examination was 40%. Those who  scored 40% were awarded  an online  certificate by IIT spoken tutorial.

Details of the FDP:-

Date of registration: 8th of February to 14^th of February 2025

Date of FDP: 15th of February to 23^rd of February 2025

Date of Examination: 24th of February 2025

Total number participants registered: 25

Total number of participants passed:20

Quality of Content: The sessions were found to be highly informative, covering both the fundamentals and advanced aspects of R programming.

Overall Learning Experience: Many participants expressed that the FDP helped them improve their research skills and will enable them to integrate R programming into their academic curriculum.

The Department of B.Sc.IT successfully conducted a 4-day workshop on "Data Structures Using Java" from 17th to 24th February 2025, totaling 30 hours. The workshop was divided into two formats: online on 17th & 18th February and offline on20th, 22nd & 24th February, held in Computer Lab-1. The sessions were led by Ms. Karra Neeharika and Ms. Nancy Parasa(Assistant Professor  in online mode, while Ms. Zahra Somjee and Mr. Nimesh Bumb (industry trainer) took charge of the offline sessions.This workshop was aimed to provide participants with an introduction to the Data Structure using Java, covering both theoretical concepts and hands-on experience.
Objectives:
The workshop had the following key objectives:
1. To provide participants with a foundational understanding of Data Structure.
2. To introduce key components involved in Data Structure using Java

3. To offer practical, hands-on experience in building basic projects.
4. To inspire and motivate participants to explore further and make them industry ready.
Program details:
Event Title: DATA STRUCTURES USING JAVA

Date: 18th, 19th, 20th,22nd  January 2025
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Venue: Mini Auditorium (706 for Online) & Computer Lab-1 (Offline)
No of Beneficiaries: 150
Program: Third year students of BSc.IT and BSc.CS

Department of B.Sc.IT had organised a  webinar on 8th February 2025 on the Topic” Industry 4.0”  for the Second Year  and Third Year  students  of Information Technology. The session aimed to provide insights into the technological advancements driving change in the industry, including automation, data exchange, and modern manufacturing practices. The session was conducted by Mr. Mahendra Kane, a seasoned industry professional with extensive experience in various cutting-edge technologies. His vast knowledge and real-world experience in implementing Industry 4.0 technologies in organizations made him an ideal speaker for this webinar. His expertise in areas such as automation, IoT (Internet of Things), artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and smart manufacturing added immense value to the discussion. Total 103 students  were  benefited out of this webinar.
 

Objectives of the Webinar:

• To introduce students to the concept of Industry 4.0.
• To understand the impact of technologies such as AI, IoT, and robotics on industries.
• To provide insights on future career opportunities in Industry 4.0.
• To explore the integration of traditional industries with modern technology solutions.

Key Highlights of the Session:

• Mr. Mahendra Kane began the session with a historical perspective on the four industrial revolutions, highlighting the technological advancements from the steam engine to the current era of digital automation.
• The resource person emphasized the increasing importance of data, connectivity, and automation in the context of Industry 4.0. He explained how machines, systems, and people are interconnected to enhance productivity, reduce human error, and create smarter products and services.
• A significant portion of the webinar focused on emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT), with real-world examples of their applications in manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics.
• Mr. Kane discussed career prospects in industries adopting these technologies, urging students to acquire knowledge in relevant fields such as data science, robotics, and AI. He also advised students to continuously learn new skills to remain competitive in the workforce.

Department of B.Sc.IT had conducted a Workshop on the topic”Robotics and automation” on 9th January 2025 in Room No. 311 from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM. The workshop was led by Mr. Rohan Bukane, a renowned expert in robotics and automation. This event aimed to provide participants with an introduction to the world of robotics, covering both theoretical concepts and hands-on experience in building robotic systems.
Objectives:
The workshop had the following key objectives:
1. To provide participants with a foundational understanding of robotics.
2. To introduce key components involved in robotics such as sensors, actuators, and
controllers.
3. To offer practical, hands-on experience in building basic robots.
4. To inspire and motivate participants to explore robotics further and consider career
opportunities in this rapidly evolving field.
Program details:
Event Title: Robotics Workshop
Date: 9th January 2025
Time: 12:00 Noon - 4:00 PM
Venue: Room No. 311
Facilitator: Mr. Rohan Bukane
No of Beneficiaries: 07
Program:FYIT and SYIT students of BSc.IT

Technotsav 2025, our prestigious inter-collegiate fest, was a resounding success, uniting students from diverse academic backgrounds to celebrate technological advancements. With Virtual Reality as the central theme, the fest provided a platform for young minds to exhibit their skills and creativity in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

The event was inaugurated with great enthusiasm by our Chief Guest, Mr. Amol Kharat, and Guest of Honor, Mr. S.B. Patil Sir, alongside esteemed dignitaries including In-charge Principal, Dr. Swiddle D’Cunha, Management Representative Ms. Dhara Desai and Mr. Milan Desai, College Registrar Ms. Swati Desai, and Coordinators Dr. Bhakti Chaudhari (BSc. CS), Ms. Vaishali Mishra (BSc. IT), Dr. Megha Juvekar (B.Com), and Ms. Bhavna Singh (BAMMC).

The fest featured 11 thrilling competitions, including Quiztron, Project Expo, Blind Scripting, Model Making, Virtual Battle(BGMI), Virtual Battle(Stumble Guys), Robo Grip, The Tech Tales, Cinebyte, Aethorian Adventure, and Pixel Perfect. These events tested participants' technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and creative thinking.

With participation from over 670 students representing 60 colleges across the mumbai, also including institutions from Bhopal and Pune, the fest witnessed intense competition and outstanding performances. The winners were honored with trophies, cash prizes, and certificates, while all participants received e-certificates as a token of appreciation for their efforts.

A significant highlight of the event was the launch of the department newsletter under the Tech Club,  ‘ASCII-Volume I Issue I’, marking a new initiative to promote technological awareness, showcase student achievements, and keep everyone updated on the latest innovations.

Adding to the excitement, Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Engineering from pune won the prestigious Best College Award, recognizing their outstanding overall performance in multiple events.

Technotsav 2025 not only showcased technological brilliance but also fostered collaboration, innovation, and excellence. The event concluded on a high note, leaving participants inspired and eager for the next edition.

Date: 18th Jan,2025

Technotsav 2025, the much-awaited intra-collegiate fest, was a resounding success, bringing together students from various streams to celebrate innovation and technology. With Virtual Reality as its central theme, the fest provided a platform for students to showcase their technical skills and creativity.

The event was inaugurated by our esteemed In-charge Principal, Dr. Swiddle D’Cunha, who encouraged students to explore the endless possibilities of virtual reality in today’s digital era. The fest featured a series of engaging competitions, including IT Quiz, Reel Making, Model Making, Chess, Web Designing, and Technical Poster Making. Each event tested the participants' knowledge, creativity, and problem-solving skills, making the fest both exciting and intellectually stimulating.

With over 300 students from various streams taking part, the event was filled with excitement and enthusiasm. The winners were honored with medals and certificates, recognizing their exceptional performances, while all participants were awarded e-certificates as a token of appreciation for their efforts.

Technotsav 2025 not only celebrated technological innovation but also fostered teamwork, creativity, and competitive spirit among students. The event concluded on a high note, leaving participants inspired and eager for the next edition.

Date : 17th Jan, 2025

The IIT Techfest 2024 was held from 17^th to 19^th December 2024 in IIt Powai Campus, with a series of innovative and competitive events designed to challenge the participants’ skills in various domains of science, technology, and engineering. Among the events conducted, one of the prominent ones was CosmoClenze, which aimed at testing participants' abilities in problem-solving, teamwork, and their overall technical knowledge. This event consisted of five distinct stages, each designed to test the participants in different technical and problem-solving areas, under time constraints. Under the guidance of Dr. Aparna Panigrahy, the in-charge professor, all 7 students from our college participated and successfully cleared all five stages of the  event within the given time frame.

The participation in CosmoClenze at IIT Techfest 2024 has been a significant achievement for the students of Nirmala Memorial Foundation College of Commerce and Science. By clearing all stages within the specified time, the team has proven their competence and ability to perform under pressure. Their success not only adds to the prestige of the college but also enhances their exposure to technical challenges, contributing to their overall academic and professional growth.

We are proud of their achievement and look forward to more such participations in future events.

Event: CosmoClenze
Event Date: Tuesday,17th December 2024
Total Participants:07

Event in charge:Dr.Aparna Panigrahy

Nirmala Memorial Foundation College of Commerce and Science organized the IIT Spoken Tutorial Certification Examination on Friday, 4th October  and Monday,7th October, 2024, in the computer labs located on the 3rd floor of the college premises. This examination was conducted for  the  students of Information Technology. This examination aimed to assess students’ understanding and application of key concepts in various technical subjects, enhancing their practical skills and communication abilities through spoken tutorials.

The examination process began on 20th September, 2024, with the successful registration of students in different subjects. Video links for the respective subjects were circulated among students via WhatsApp groups. Students were encouraged to study the video materials and complete assignments related to their courses. The IIT Spoken Tutorial Certification Examination took 30 hours to study the videos, complete the assignments, and prepare for the examination.

Examination Structure

• Format: Multiple-choice questions
• Total Questions: 32
• Duration: 40 minutes
• Passing Criteria: 40%

Successful candidates were issued course completion certificates by the IIT Spoken Tutorial immediately after the examination. Faculty member Vandana Singh supervised the examination to ensure adherence to academic integrity and provide assistance as needed.

Program Details

• Examination Dates Friday, 4^th October ,2024 and Monday, 7^th October , 2024
• Venue: Nirmala College, Computer Lab, 3rd Floor
• Courses/Subjects:
  • FYIT - Joomla
  • SYIT - Android with Kotlin
  • TYIT - Drupal
• Total Students Registered: 187
• Total Students Benefitted: 159
• Invigilated by: Vandana Singh
• Organized by: Aparna Panigrahy

Department of B. Sc.IT had organized an alumni session on topic "Experience Unpacked: Insights from Alumni” via Google meet for third-year students of Information Technology on Saturday, 28th September, 2024 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The session featured the Alumni Lokesh Bharti, a successful Full Stack Developer based in Toronto, Canada.
Key Highlights
? Lokesh's Journey: Lokesh shared his inspiring journey from being a student to working in a
leading tech firm in Toronto. He emphasized the value of internships and practical experience.
? Technology Trends: He discussed current trends in web development, including popular
frameworks and programming languages that students should focus on.
? Skill Recommendations: Lokesh highlighted essential skills such as JavaScript, React, Node.js,
and database management. He encouraged students to engage in personal projects to build a
strong portfolio.
? Networking Tips: The importance of networking and building professional relationships was
underscored, along with suggestions for platforms like LinkedIn.
The session saw active participation from students, with many questions related to job searching,
internships, and work-life balance in the tech industry. Lokesh provided thoughtful responses and
shared personal anecdotes, making the session interactive and relatable.
The alumni session was a success, with positive feedback from participants. Students expressed
appreciation for the insights shared by Lokesh and found the session highly informative. It served as an excellent platform for bridging the gap between academic learning and industry expectations.
Event Details:
Speaker: Lokesh Bharti, Full Stack Developer, Toronto, Canada
Date: September 28, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Platform: Google meet
Target Audience: TYIT Students
Total Participants: 30
Conducted by: Aparna Panigrahy

Report on Educational Trip for TY.B.Sc-IT Students: Open Source GIS Day & National Geospatial Awards 2024

NO OF BENEFICIARIES: 33 Students

Date: September 15, 2024
Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Venue: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Powai

Introduction

On September 15, 2024, a group of 39 students and faculty member Dr. Aparna P attended the "Open Source GIS Day & National Geospatial Awards 2024 (Edition 01)" held at the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Powai. The event was a significant gathering for professionals, academics, and enthusiasts in the field of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and geospatial technology.

Outcomes: Learning Through Experience

• To Enhance Knowledge: To gain insights into the latest developments and trends in open-source GIS technologies.
• Networking Opportunities: To connect with industry professionals, researchers, and peers.
• Recognition of Excellence: To witness the awarding of the National Geospatial Awards, celebrating innovation and excellence in the geospatial domain.

Observations and Learnings

• Innovation and Collaboration
• Emerging Trends
• Practical Applications
• Networking and Professional Development

Conclusion

The "Open Source GIS Day & National Geospatial Awards 2024" was a highly informative and engaging event. It provided a platform for learning about cutting-edge technologies and recognizing excellence in the geospatial domain. The insights gained and connections made during the event will be valuable for our Third Year IT learner.

We extend our gratitude to the organizers and hosts at IIT Powai for facilitating such a successful and impactful event.

Department of B.Sc.IT had organized a workshop on “Ethical Hacking” for the second-year learners of B.Sc IT. The workshop was commenced from Monday, 2 nd September 2024 to Friday 6 th September 2024.
Objectives

• To provide an understanding of ethical hacking and its role in cyber security.
•  To familiarize students with various tools and techniques used in ethical hacking.
• To offer hands-on experience through practical sessions.
• To emphasize the ethical and legal considerations in hacking.

The majority of students found the workshop informative and engaging. They appreciated the practical sessions and hands-on labs, which provided real-world experience. Some students requested more in-depth coverage of advanced topics and additional practice sessions.
The sessions were well-received, and the hands-on approach was effective in helping students
understand and apply ethical hacking concepts. The interactive nature of the workshop encouraged active participation.
Event Details:
Resource person: Vaibhav Khadelwal, SCIENOX Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Dates: Monday, 2nd September 2024 to Friday,6th September 2024
Time: 7:00 am to 1:00 pm
Workshop Venue: Computer Lab, 3 rd Floor
Duration:30 hrs
No. of participants:30
Beneficiaries: Second Year learner of IT

Department of B. Sc.IT and CS had conducted a Peer Learning session on the Topic” Cyber Security
Awareness” on Monday, 12 th August 2024. The session, held from 10:15 am to 11:00 am for the Second
year students of IT. This session focused on collaborative learning and knowledge sharing among peers
thus enhanced the understanding of key topics and foster a supportive learning environment. The peer
speaker Mr. Bhushan Salkar and Mr. Rehan Patel created an awareness about the cyber security among
the peers. The session was well-received and contributed positively to the academic development of the
students.

Program Details
Peer Speaker: Bhushan Salkar and Rehan Patel
Date: 12th August 2024
Time: 10:15 am to 11:00 am
Class: Second Year B.Sc. IT Students
Total Beneficiaries: 48

Department of B.Sc.IT and CS had organized a seminar on “Generative AI” on Tuesday, 13 th August 2024.
The session aimed to introduce second-year IT and Computer Science students to Generative AI,
focusing on its fundamental principles, practical applications, and ethical considerations.
Mr. Madhav Mishra delivered a comprehensive overview of Generative AI. The session began with a
clear introduction to the core concepts of Generative AI, including its underlying technologies and
models. Mr. Mishra provided valuable insights into the practical applications of Generative AI across
various industries and discussed real-world examples to illustrate its impact.
Program Details:
Speaker: Mr. Madhav Mishra, DATA SCIENTIST @ TELSTRA
Date: August 13, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Venue: Room 706, Mini Auditorium
Beneficiaries: 92 Second-Year IT and CS Students

Department of BSc.IT in collaboration with Placement Cell had organised an informative Workshop on Thursday, 8th August, 2024 from 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm in the main auditorium.

The resource person for the Workshop session one was Ms.Riddhi Patel,Child Psychologist and Parenting Counselor.

The resource person for the Workshop Session 2 was Ms.Bhuvaneshwari N.Venkatesh,Founder,Consultant,Trainer,Instructor and Facilitator.

Ms.Riddhi and Ms.Bhuvaneshwari was welcomed by was welcomed by Ms. Vaishali Mishra, Coordinator of B.Sc. IT

Ms.Patel addressed common issues students face, such as time management, study techniques, and balancing academic workload.The session included discussions on career planning, exploration of interests, and the importance of setting career goals early in their academic journey. Emphasis was placed on developing soft skills, such as communication and teamwork, which are crucial for career success.

Ms. Venkatesh began the workshop by discussing the fundamental components of a resume, including contact information, objective statement, education, skills, experience, and achievements. Emphasis was placed on customizing resumes for specific job roles or internship positions, highlighting the importance of aligning content with job descriptions.

 The session concluded with a Q&A segment where students asked specific questions related to their resumes. Ms. Venkatesh offered personalized advice to several students.

Agenda:

• Both sessions provided valuable insights and practical tools for the students. 
• The resume building workshop equipped them with essential skills for job applications, while the counseling session addressed individual concerns and guided students on their academic and career paths.

Targeted Audience: First Year Students B.Sc. IT 

No. of Beneficiaries: 213 Students

Day and Date: Thursday, 8th August 2024

Time: 12.30 pm 2.30 pm

Venue: Main Auditorium, Ground  Floor.

Department of BSc.IT in collaboration with IMS had organised an informative seminar on
Friday, 12th July 2024 aimed at guiding third-year BSc-IT students on navigating
international master's programs. The seminar provided comprehensive insights into
admission processes, IELTS preparation, program selection, and financial aid options crucial
for pursuing higher education abroad. Ms. Vandana Singh initiated the seminar, emphasizing
the importance of international education and the opportunities it presents for academic and
professional growth. Ranjana Singh, as the lead consultant, detailed the admission procedures
for international universities, highlighting key requirements such as transcripts,
recommendation letters, and application deadlines. Information was provided Ms. Vashi
Daxini on various scholarships, grants, and financial aid options available to support students
during their international studies. Dr. Aparna Panigrahy concluded the seminar with a vote of
thanks, expressing gratitude to the organizers, speakers, and students for their active
participation and engagement.

Program details:
Resource persons:
Ranjana Singh: Lead International Admission Consultant, IMS
Ms. Vashi Daxini: Lead Mentor IELTS, IMS
Day and Date: Friday, 12th July 2024
Time: 11:45 am to 12:45 pm
Venue: Block 706
Number of participants:75
Conducted by :Vandana Singh

 The Department of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS organised a “Prompt Engineering” Seminar on Friday, 28^th June, 2024 from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm in the 706 - Seminar Hall.

The resource person for the seminar was Dr. Y Srinivasa Rao, Ph.D (ES-IIT-Bombay), Vice-Principal and Dean (R&D), Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan’s Sardar Patel Institute of Technology. 

Dr. Y Srinivasa Rao was welcomed by Ms. Vaishali Mishra, Coordinator of B.Sc. IT and Vice-Principal Dr. Poonam Kakkad felicitated Dr. Rao. Dr. Poonam Kakkad also shared a few words to explain the importance of the seminar and encouraged students to gain the maximum benefit out of it.

Dr. Roa discussed various career opportunities available for students for making careers in the sectors of Artificial Intelligence and especially prompt engineering. The eminent speaker also thrown light on the challenges and threats of using AI and its growing use.

The seminar was concluded on a good note by proposing a formal vote of thanks by Mr. Shivkumar Chandey, Assistant Professor, Department of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS. 

Agenda:

• To understand the importance of Prompt engineering which plays a pivotal role in software development by using AI models to generate code snippets or solve programming challenges. 
• To use prompt engineering in software development which can save time and assist developers in coding tasks.

Resource Person: Dr. Y Srinivasa Rao, Ph.D (ES-IIT-Bombay), Vice-Principal and Dean (R&D), Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan’s Sardar Patel Institute of Technology.

Targeted Audience: Second Year Students B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS

No. of Beneficiaries: 88 Students

Day and Date: Friday, 28^th June 2024

Time: 10.00 am 12.00 pm

Venue: 706 - Seminar Hall, 7^th Floor. 

Department of B.Sc IT/CS  had organized an industrial visit to  WOL3D , Mumbai for the students of SY. B.Sc. IT and CS . A group of  47 students, led by Ms. Hiral Parakhiya and Ms. Aprna Jadhav, visited the  WOL3D for an educational industry tour on March 6, 2024.

Highlights:

• Welcomed by the WOL3D team with an introduction to the company's history and mission.
• Factory tour showcasing 3D printing processes from design to production.
• Interactive sessions covering material selection, quality control, and customization capabilities.
• Question and answer session with WOL3D professionals.

The visit provided valuable insights into 3D printing technology, inspiring students and bridging the gap between theory and practice. Gratitude to WOL3D for a rewarding educational experience.

Department of  BScIT and CS had  organised a  two day workshop  on the 28th and 29th of February 2024 for the first-year students on the topic “Robotics and IoT”.Mrs Pooam Gawade,the owner of Tantraniketan was the resource person for the workshop.The workshop was commenced  in the Computer Lab No. 1, 3rd Floor. The workshop aimed to provide participants with hands-on experience in building and programming robots and IoT prototypes. The focus was on practical applications, with three key topics covered: SMART Automation System using Digital Distance Sensors, SMART Irrigation System, and Automatic Color Segregation Machine using Arduino and Color Sensors.

The "Robotics and IoT" workshop not only equipped first-year students with practical skills but also inspired creativity and innovation. The event showcased the potential of applying theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, fostering a passion for Robotics and IoT within the BScIT and CS department.Total 27 students had  participated  in the  workshop.

Department of B.Sc.I.T/C.S had organized the “IIT Bombay Spoken Tutorial Software Training Program” Examination on Tuesday,20th February,2024 for the students of B.Sc.I.T. and C.S.

The IIT Spoken Tutorial program is an initiative by the Indian Institutes of Technology to provide free, online, and easy-to-learn tutorials in various subjects, including programming languages, software tools, and other essential skills. Nirmala Memorial Foundation, Kandivali East, actively participated in this program, and the examination was a culmination of the participants' efforts in mastering these skills.

The examination consisted of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and practical assignments that assessed the participants' understanding of the topics covered in the Spoken Tutorial program. 

EVENT DETAILS:

Date of Exam: 20th February,2024

Venue: 3^rd Floor, Computer Lab 1,2,3 & 5.

Time: 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Course: FYIT-C and CPP,FYCS-PYTHON,SYCS-JAVA SYIT-JAVA TYIT- Arduino

Targeted Audience: B.Sc.IT and B.Sc.CS students

Coordinated By: Aparna Panigrahy

Invigilated By: Jyoti Choudhury, Manish Zalawadiya ,Rhucha Patil,Jeenal  Jain

No. of students appeared for Examination:135

No. of students passed in  Examination:80

The department of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS of Nirmala Memorial Foundation College of Commerce and Science organized its eighth intercollegiate technical fest, Technotsav 2023-24 on Monday, 5^th February 2024.

About Technotsav

Technotsav aims to provide a platform for the students of UG and PG courses to showcase their technical prowess, talent, and enthusiasm. The activities culminate in a grand one-day fest on the campus of NMFC. It includes various events viz. Battle of Games, Steganography (Treasure Hunt), Skit of Cyber Awareness, Web Designing, Cyber War, Math Enigma, Modelling Voyage, Blind Scripting and Reelotech(Reel Making).

The Management members of the Institute illuminated the event with their gracious presence during the inaugural ceremony. I/C Principal Ms. Swiddle D’Cunha and Vice Principal Dr. Poonam Kakkad rendered great support and guidance to organise and execute Technotsav 2023-24.

Ms. Sylvia Fernandes, Honourable Academic Director of NMFC guided and mentored all of us to take this event from the national to the international level.

Ms. Vandana Singh, Convener and Ms. Aparna Jadav, Co-Convener of Technotsav took the initiative to plan and organise nine tech-based competitions in the fest, which were conducted smoothly with good responses.

More than 500 participants from 79 colleges registered for Technotsav 2023-24 from various states such as Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, etc. We received registration from Canada as well making technotsav to reach to the International level.

The event was entirely managed and executed by a Core Committee of students including 84 volunteers helped by teaching and non-teaching staff of Junior and Degree sections.

Guests for Technotsav 2023-24:

Chief Guest for Technotsav 2023-24: Mr. Mahendra Kane

Mr. Mahendra Kane is a Seasoned Industry Professional and Industry 4.0 Enthusiast. He has a Professional Experience of 20+ years in the Industry and presently Mr. Kane is working as part of the Global Business Development Team at Siemens as a Senior Manager and Kollmorgen.

Guest of Honor for Technotsav 2023-24: Dr. Kannan M. Moudgalya

Dr. Kannan M. Moudgalya is a professor of chemical engineering, systems and control, and educational technology at IIT Bombay. He has held the posts of associate dean (R&D), head of Application Software Cell and head of the Centre for Distance Engineering Education Programme, at IIT Bombay.

Mascot: A Symbol of Innovation and Creativity

Students of the department designed and developed the innovative and intelligent mascot model on their own for the Technotsav which was revealed during the inaugural ceremony by the dignitaries present.

The mascot model was built and designed with various electronic components such as Servo motors, Raspberry Pi, LDR, CRT, Amplifier, 3D Printer Technologies and built-in Alexa of Amazon etc.

The efforts of mascot designer Mr. Pavan Arun Bagwe and his team were well appreciated by the dignitaries for designing such a smart and innovative technical bot.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) - Achieved Successfully

Every year under the banner of Technotsav, The department of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS conduct the CSR Activity for the people of society. This year our Nirmalites have conducted the Cyber Awareness Sessions at various places for the citizens of our country to make them aware of the Cyber Crimes and its root causes. They have portrayed an act to explain the various scenarios of cybercrimes and their remedies.

The seminar on "Cyber Security - Future beyond Firewall" for SYBSc.IT students was conducted on Saturday, 20-1-2024. The seminar aimed to provide insights into advanced cyber security measures beyond traditional firewall strategies. The session covered topics including network security, threat intelligence, data encryption, and emerging technologies in the field of cyber security. The event was well-received by the participants who found the information valuable for their academic and professional pursuits in the field of IT and cyber security.Ms.Prachi Samant,TrainingManager,Netmonastry,Cyber Security Product Firm was the  resource person for the seminar.Ms. Prachi captivated the audience explaining the latest security measures besides Firewall.The event saw a significant turnout with a total of 86 participants.

We are delighted to inform you that on Wednesday, 27^th December, 2023 our students from  B.Sc. Information Technology and B.Sc. Computer Science departments got the opportunity to participate in the prestigious and renowned IIT Techfest, an Asia-based competition held in the campus of IIT, Bombay, Powai. The event spanned three days, providing a platform for budding technologists to showcase their innovative ideas and technical prowess.

Following students were the part of this mega event:

1. Ritesh Yadav (TYCS)
2. Pawan Arun Bagwe (TYCS)
3. Aditya Singh Baghel (TYIT)
4. Shankar Dab (SYIT)
5. Shrinivas Arumugam (SYIT)
6. Atul Mishra (SYIT)
7. Yash Kanhaiyala Parihar (FYCS)
8. Ashwini Rajkumar Prasad (FYCS)

Participation and Representation:

Our students designed, developed and demonstrated the functioning of working Robot with one of the unique features such as Pick and Drop the items and making them crossing the hurdles and reach the destination.

For more detail  follow the link

https://techfest.org/

Department of B.Sc.IT and C.S had organized a session  on "Know the Journey-A Interstate Student Exchange Program “ .This session took place on Thursday, 21st December 2023, at  the main auditorium,NMFC. The primary goal of the session was to shed light on the journey of students participating in the Interstate Student Exchange Program to Andhra Loyola Institute of Engineering and Technology , Vijayawada, emphasizing the transformative impact on their personal and academic lives. A diverse group of participants, including students , faculty members, and program coordinators were the part of the student exchange program held from 26th October 2023 to 28th October 2023 . Students shared heartfelt accounts of their experiences, detailing the cultural immersion, academic growth, and personal development they underwent during the exchange program. The discussion delved into the challenges faced by students, including language barriers and adapting to new academic environments. Strategies and support systems implemented to address these challenges were also explored. Participants had the chance to network with each other, fostering a sense of community and collaboration among those interested in or involved with student exchange programs. Each member of the team created a positive enthusiasm by elaborating their experiences in front of the  whole crowd. Total 213 students  were present  in the  program.

The seminar on "ChatGPT using Advanced Excel" held on Friday, 15th December 2023, from 12:15 pm to 01:15 pm, was a highly anticipated event for second-year students pursuing their Bachelor's degree in Information Technology and Computer Science.. The session aimed to bridge the gap between artificial intelligence and practical applications in data analysis using Advanced Excel.Mr. Sajid Shaikh, an accomplished IT professional from Aptech Solution, Mumbai, served as the distinguished resource person for the seminar. With his extensive experience in the industry, Mr. Shaikh brought a wealth of knowledge to the session, making it an enriching experience for the participants. The seminar encouraged active participation from the students, fostering a dynamic learning environment. Questions and queries were addressed by Mr. Sajid Shaikh, enhancing the overall learning experience. The combination of theoretical concepts and practical demonstrations by Mr. Sajid Shaikh ensured that participants left with a deeper understanding of how ChatGPT and Advanced Excel can be harnessed for data-driven insights. A total of 35 students benefited from the seminar.

**Interstate Student Exchange Program Report ** organised by BSc.IT/ B.Sc.CS and M.Sc.IT department

*Andhra Loyola Institute of Engineering and Technology & Nirmala Memorial Foundation College of Commerce and Science*. Ms. Vaishali Mishra HOD of BScIT and BScCS program has accompanied 7 students to Vijayawada, Andhra State for three days program. Sr.Dr.Candy Dcunha was the coordinator for this program.

The three-day inter-state student exchange program between Andhra Loyola Institute of Engineering and Technology (ALIET) and Nirmala Memorial Foundation College of Commerce and Science (NMFC) was initiated by the Mangement, Academic director and Principal of both colleges.

Date: 26^th October 2023 to 28^th October 2023

Day 1:

-Shri A. Md. Imtiaz, IAS, delivered an inspiring speech, followed by a session on deep learning by Dr. S. Vasavi.

- Director, Fr. Dr. B. Joji Reddy also gave a phenomenal speech.

- Participants had the chance to experience Andhra culture and enjoy a delicious lunch.

- An engaging drone workshop showcased ALIET's commitment to technological advancement.

- A visit to a local temple provided insights into the region's cultural and spiritual aspects.

- Dinner featured local cuisine, offering a taste of the region's flavours and traditions.

Day 2:

- A National Conference on Contemporary Challenges in Emerging Technologies was inaugurated by ALIET's management and faculty. Mr. Vishal and Mr. Kaustubh Aaras has secured first prize for their best paper presentation. Ms. Sandhya Diwedi has secured second position in the best paper presentation.

- The students presented nearly 40 papers, earning them the best paper awards.

- A visit to the Thermal Power Station provided valuable insights into industrial processes.

- Students were also taken to various local places, enhancing their cultural exposure.

Day 3:

- The day began with a deep learning session conducted by the Department of CSE, featuring Dr. Vasavi from V.R Siddhartha.

- An interactive session on "The Role of Women in Society" was held by the SAFE team of Vijayawada.

- Prof. K RamMohan Rao, Vice-Chairman of APSCHE, delivered an inspirational speech emphasizing the importance of education and values.

- Best paper awards were distributed to students from both ALIET and NMFC.

- The day concluded with a visit to the Bird Sanctuary and Amaravathi region, along with a visit to Efftronics, which was a highlight for IT students.

The success of this student exchange program was made possible through the dedicated efforts of both ALIET and NMFC teams. We extend our gratitude to:

**Andhra Loyola Institute of Engineering and Technology:**

- Rev. Fr. Dr. B. Joji Reddy, SJ - Secretary and Director of ALIET, for his unwavering support and encouragement.

- Rev. Fr. Bala Swamy - Assistant Director of ALIET.

- Dr. O. Mahesh - Principal of ALIET.

- The faculty and staff who contributed to the program's success.

- The warm and welcoming students of ALIET who made us feel at home.

**Nirmala Memorial Foundation College of Commerce and Science:**

- The students and faculty of NMFC for their active participation and dedication throughout the program.

The collaboration between ALIET and NMFC has not only enhanced the educational experience but also promoted cultural exchange and mutual understanding. This student exchange program was a resounding success, and we look forward to more such enriching initiatives in the future.

The Department of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS had organized a series of “Expert lectures” for the Third year students of B.Sc. IT on Wednesday, 25th October 2023 and Friday,27th October 2023 from 3:00 p.m to 6:00 p.m .The sessions were conducted online through Microsoft Team .The sessions were quite informative and interactive. The speakers briefed the syllabus of different subjects like AI, Advanced Web Programming, Enterprise Java and Project Dissertation etc. They substantiated the sessions highlighting the unit wise important questions from university exam point of view. Total Number of attendees was 39 in the session.

Department of B.Sc.I.T/C.S had organized the “IIT Bombay Spoken Tutorial Software Training Program” Examination on Thursday,12th October 2023 for the students of B.Sc.I.T. and C.S.This program is an initiative by the Indian Institutes of Technology to provide free, online, and easy-to-learn tutorials in various subjects, including programming languages, software tools, and other essential skills. Nirmala Memorial Foundation, Kandivali East, actively participated in this program, and the examination was a culmination of the participants' efforts in mastering these skills.The examination consisted of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and practical assignments that assessed the participants' understanding of the topics covered in the Spoken Tutorial program.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date of Exam: 12th October 2023
Venue: 3rd Floor, Computer Lab 1,2,3 & 5.
Time: 8:00 am to 9:00 am
Course: FYIT-HTML,FYCS-HTML,SYCS-Python SYIT-Python TYIT- Python
Targeted Audience: B.Sc.IT and B.Sc.CS students
Coordinated By: Aparna Panigrahy
Invigilated By: Jyoti Choudhury, Manish Zalawadiya ,Rhucha Patil,Jeenal  Jain
No. of students appeared for Examination:126
No. of students passed in  Examination:85

Department of B.Sc.I.T and C.S had organized the webinar on Topic “Communication Skills” on Monday, 9th October 2023 for the  First Year students of B.Sc.I.T. and C.S.It was a valuable and insightful event that had a positive impact on its attendees .The Speaker of the session was  Dr. Sr. Candy D'Cunha, Associate Professor, ALIET, Vijayawada. The content covered various aspects of effective communication and provided participants with actionable tips and strategies to enhance their communication skills. The strong attendance figures and positive feedback highlight the success of  the webinar.We hope to continue offering such informative and impactful webinars in the future to support the personal and professional growth of our  students.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Monday, 9th October 2023
Venue: 6rd Floor, Room no  601- 607
Time: 8:00 am to 10:45 am
Topic: Communication Skills
Targeted Audience: First year students of B.Sc.IT and B.Sc.CS
Coordinated By: Aparna Panigrahy
No. of  participants:208

The Department of B.Sc. I.T/C.S.  had organized a webinar on Friday, 15th September 2023, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, focusing on the topic "Cloud and Automation" for third-year students of B.Sc. I.T. Mr. Ram Pratap Yadav, an alumnus of our college, served as the resource person for the webinar. He is currently working with Morgan Stanley as a Senior Manager in Cloud Technologies. Mr. Yadav's insightful presentation provided students with a valuable understanding of current cloud technologies and automation trends. The session was engaging and informative, and the students appreciated the opportunity to learn about these evolving fields. Overall, it was a beneficial session that enhanced the students' knowledge and awareness. A total of 36 students benefited from the webinar.

The Department of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS has taken the initiative to make an awareness regarding growth in Cybercrimes in the digital era, so considering this objective an MoU is signed with Quick Heal Foundation where college students belonging from IT and CS departments are trained to train others. Selected students will create awareness in society about dangers of cybercrime and ways to protect oneself while navigating on the digital platforms. Under this initiative Quick Heal Foundation conducted a Cyber Training Program which was held on Monday, 28th August, 2023 by Quick Heal Foundation in Association with Maharashtra Cyber Crime.
Learning Outcome:
Students were trained for Cyber Awareness among youth, teenager and senior citizens.
Leadership qualities
Upgrading the presentation skills
Live cybercrime cases were discussed during the training
Students got the opportunity to learn various
Trainer Details:
Mr. Vivek Sawant, PC, Maharashtra Cyber Crime Department
Ms. Sugandha Dani, Executive Officer, Quick Heal Foundation
Mr. Hrushikesh Gokhale, Representative, Quick Heal Foundation
Mr. Gaurav Nimkar, Representative, Quick Heal Foundation
Day & Date: Monday, 28th August, 2023
Training Venue: 706, Mini Auditorium
No. of Beneficiaries: 57
Faculty Coordinators: Ms. Vandana Singh & Mr. Shivkumar Chandey
Student Coordinator: Mst. Raj Lanjekar

The Department of B.Sc.I.T and B.Sc. C.S had organized a Three day Workshop from Tuesday,8th August,2023 to Saturday,12th August 2023 for the Second year and Third  Year Students of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc.C.S. on the topic “Robotics and IOT” .Mr.Rahul Gupta, Founder of Passion 3D World was the resource person for the workshop.Students learned four different projects in these Three days workshop.It was a 12 hours workshop from 12:30 pm  to 4:30 pm  in lab no 5,3rd floor.Mr.Rahul explained the  basic concepts  of Robotics and IoT  in a  very simple language. The workshop  was focused on how to make “Light following Robot”,”Voice controlled Robot”,”Home automation System” and “IoT weather monitoring system using Blynk”. Students thoroughly enjoyed  the hands-on  sessions of  the workshop.Total 35 participants  attended the workshop.

The Department of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS had organized a Bridge Course for the First Year Learners of  B.Sc. IT,  those who have completed their Higher Education from Commerce Stream.This Course was conducted on the subject "Digital Logic and Application" from 17th July to 27th July 2023.The objective was to develop the understanding of basic computer fundamentals and to bridge the technological gap. Students had hands-on experience on the basic components of Electronics like gates,LED, Bread Board and the connection part. Students enjoyed the session thoroughly and the response was quite good.Total 56 students  attended the session.

irmala Memorial Foundaion College of Commerce and Science, Kandivali (East), Mumbai,Department of BSc.IT and BSc.CS organized One Day Industrial Visit to “Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT)” on Friday,14th July,2023 from 2pm to 5pm at Narayangaon, Pune, Maharashtra, India. Astronomers from all over the world regularly use this telescope to observe many different astronomical objects such as HII regions, galaxies, pulsars, supernovae and Sun and solar winds. Around 69 students and 2 faculty members visited the satellite station. It was great learning experience for the students.

The Department of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS had organized a Seminar on “Career Guidance” in association with Placement Cell of NMFC on 24th July 2023, from 10.15 am to 11.45 am in the Main Auditorium of our college, Ground Floor. This seminar was exclusively organized for the third year students of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS.The Career Guidance Seminar was conducted by versatile personality, Mr. Wilson Pinto, Head, Training and Placement Cell, St. Francis Institute of Technology.Mr. Wilson Pinto is an experienced academic professional with a thorough knowledge of Training & Placement and he demonstrated history of setting up Industry Institute Interaction Cell at Engineering Colleges like SNDT Women's University, Don Bosco and Pillai Group. He has more than two decades of experience in teaching at Engineering and Management schools with additional expertise in academic administration. Presently sir is working on research in the field of Social Entrepreneurship for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) study from Tata Institute of Social Sciences University.Total 107 students were  present in the seminar.

The Department of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS had organized an “Orientation Program”  for the  First year students of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS on  Friday, 12 July 2023 from 10:45 a.m to 01:30 p.m in the Main Auditorium of our college. Prof .Shivkumar Chandey explained a lot of forthcoming departmental  academic planning to the students. After the brief introduction Incharge Principal Ms. Swiddle D’ Cuhna  gave a wonderful motivational  speech  to the students and threw light on Code of Conduct, General Rules & Regulations, etc. Total Number of attendees was 223 in the session.

The Department of B.Sc.IT and B.Sc. CS had organized a Seminar on Saturday, 8^th July, 2023 from 11:45 am  to  12:45 pm in Room No.606, 6th Floor on the Topic “Career Opportunities in  3D Animation” for the Third  Year Students of B.Sc. IT. The speaker,Mr. Naresh Choudhary highlighted some of his own  animations which  were very  creative.Then he discussed the career opportunities of 3D animation in India, packages, Career growth etc which really fascinated students.Total 63 students took the advantage of this beautiful session.

The Department of B.Sc.IT and B.Sc. CS had organized a Seminar on Saturday, 8^th July, 2023 from 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm in Room No.606, 6th Floor on the topic “Robotics and Its Application for making a Light  following  Robot” for the Third  Year Students of B.Sc. IT. The resource person Mr.RohanKumar Bukane started the session with  a powerpoint presentation to explain  various hardware components used for making the robot.He demonstrated two functional  Robots  to the students  during the session.This session was very live, interactive, and informative with maximum involvement of students. Total 57  students benefited out of the seminar.

The Department of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS had organized an “Orientation Program” for the Second year students of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS on Friday, 22 June, 2023 from 08 a.m to 09 a.m in the Main Auditorium of our college. Co-ordinator Ms. Vaishali Mishra explained a lot of forthcoming departmental academic planning to the students. After the brief introduction Incharge Principal Ms. Swiddle D’ Cuhna gave a wonderful motivational speech to the students and threw light on Code of Conduct, General Rules & Regulations, etc. Total Number of attendees was 124 in the session.

The Department of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS had organized an “Orientation Program”  for the  third year students of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS on  Saturday, 17th June, 2023 from 08 a.m to 09 a.m in the Main Auditorium of our college. Co-ordinator Ms. Vaishali Mishra explained  a lot of forthcoming departmental  academic planning to the students.After the brief introduction Incharge Principal Ms. Swiddle D’ Cuhna  gave a wonderful motivational  speech  to the students and threw light on Code of Conduct, General Rules & Regulations, etc. Total Number of attendees was 63 in the session.

Department of B.Sc.I.T/C.S had organized the “IIT Bombay Spoken Tutorial Software Training  Program” Examination on 30^th June 2022 for the students of S.Y.B.Sc.I.T./C.S. and T.Y. B.Sc.  I.T./C.S on subjects CPP and Java respectively. The   course begins  from 24^th June 2022 to  30^th June 2022.On 30^th June the Examination was conducted  from 12:00 Noon to 02:00 pm   in 3^rd Floor, Computer Lab  nos2,3 & 4 respectively. Total No. of students appeared for Examination:47  out of which Total no. of students passed:39 . Coordinated By: Aparna Panigrahy  .

Department of B.Sc.I.T/C.S had organized the “IIT Bombay Spoken Tutorial Software Training  Program” Examination on 24^th June 2022 for the students of S.Y.B.Sc.I.T./C.S. and T.Y. B.Sc.  I.T./C.S. Spoken Tutorial is an initiative of MHRD, Govt. of India and a part of National Mission on  Education through Information and Communication Technology (NMEICT), developed at  IIT-Bombay. This is a platform where students can learn and master various programming languages and  software without any prerequisites. All tutorials are in the form of Audio-Video content with  self-learning methodology and are also available in various regional languages. We are associated with IIT spoken tutorial since 2018.Every year a large number of students  enrol for this certification course and pass the examinations in different subjects with excellent performance and score. poken tutorial examination was conducted offline in the computer lab of the college. After  scoring 40% in the examination of a particular course, the successful students were awarded  with Certificates at the end of the examination by IIT Spoken tutorial in association with  Nirmala Memorial Foundation College of Commerce &Science Kandivali (East). 

EVENT DETAILS: 

Date of Exam:24^th June 2022 

Venue: 3^rd Floor, Computer Lab 2,3&4. 

Time: 12:00 Noon to 02:00pm 

Course: Python 3.4.3 & Arduino 

Targeted Audience: S.Y. and T.Y. Students of UG 

Coordinated By: Aparna Panigrahy 

Invigilate By: S hivkumar Chandey 

No. of students appeared for Examination:56 

Total no. of students passed:48

The Department of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS had organised  series of  online Expert lecture session for the TY BSc CS Students for the VI semester  on 1st April 2023 and 8th April,2023 respectively.Speaker  from different subjects condusted the sessions like Sameer Kamble for Digital Image Processing ,Asif Rampuraawala for Data Science,Sunita Rai for cloud computing,Amol Goglekar for project.Total 27 students benefited out of  the session.

Department of B.Sc.I.T/C.S had organized the “IIT Bombay Spoken Tutorial Software Training Program” Examination on Saturday,3rd December 2022 for the  students of B.Sc.I.T. and C.S  from 2:30 pm to 3:30pm in 3rd floor Computer Lab.The courses were FYIT-C and CPP,FYCS-Python,TYIT- PHP and MySQL respectively.Total 81  students  had participated  in the examination. 

The Department of BAMMC had taken the initiative to send the students for volunteering for the Kala Ghoda Arts festival. The Kala Ghoda Arts festival is an annual festival which lasts for nine days, and it is located in the area of South Mumbai. This year this festival took place from 4th February to 12th February 2023. Our students showcased their talents by participating in various activities over there.

From  6^th February, 2023  to 8^th February,2023,  the Department of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS had organized the remedial lectures for the first year students of IT  on the subjects CLDS and FDBMS respectively.This  session was  made for those who had backlogs in the above said subjects. The sessions were taken by Prof. George and Prof. Jyoti Choudhary respectively.Total students attended for CLDS - 31 and FDMS- 31 respectively.

Time: 10.30 am to 11.30 am
Venue:  Block 605

The department of B.Sc.IT/CS had organized a one day Industrial visit for the First year and Third year students of IT/CS   from  17th January,2023 to 10th February ,2023.It was an informative session for the students. Students enjoyed the trip a lot.Total 292 students from different class attended the trip .

Venue: Adani Thermal Power Plant, Dahanu
Time: 8.30am to 5.30pm

The Department IT and CS had arranged a visit to Wet n Joy, Lonavla for the students of on 11th January, 2022.

Wet `n` Joy is a fun-filled water park with a variety of exciting rides and attractions. Nestled in the lush Western Ghats, Wet n Joy is a popular destination. Students enjoyed a lot in the water park experiencing the fun filled water slides, wave pool, crazy river and entertaining rain dance. The enjoyment was followed by a lavish meal. Total 57 students visited the Water park. 

On Tuesday,  21th December, 2022  the Department of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS had organised a Seminar on “Preparation for MCA(NIT)  Entrance Exam” for students of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS. Mr Meena Surandra Suman, Alumnus of our college was the Guest Speaker. 22 Students attended the seminar and benefited from it. He focused on the syllabus , Personal time table , duration of study and the systematic  planning for getting a good rank in the entrance examination.The  program was conducted  from 10:15 am - 11:15 am in Room No. 606, 6^th Floor.

On Saturday, 10^th December, 2022   the Department of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS had organized a Seminar on “Cyber Security Awareness” for the students of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS. This program was conducted by Maharashtra Cyber cell in association with Quick Heal Foundation.Speaker started the session by sharing basic information about cyber security and the basic terminologies associated with it. The introductory part was very informative to kick start the cyber security session. 120 Students attended the seminar and benefited from it. The program was organised from 09:00 am - 09:45 am in Room No. 311, 3rd Floor.
 

 On Tuesday, 6^th December, 2022  the Department of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS had organized a Seminar on topic “Tips and Tricks to Crack the Interview”  for students of S.Y.B.Sc.IT and T.Y.B.Sc.IT.Ms Subhrasmita Praharaj,SDET Senior Associate Publicis Sapient was the Guest Speaker. 65 Students attended the seminar and benefited from it. 

The  schedule for the program was as follows: 

Time: 10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Venue: Room No. 606, 6th Floor. 

On Tuesday, 29th November, 2022   the Department of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS had organized a Seminar on “Resume writing and Job opportunity”  for SY Learners of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS. Mr. Dharmesh Rathod and Mr. Bhisaji Surve were the Guest Speakers. 142 Students attended the seminar and benefited from it.It was a quite informative session.  The session was conducted from 9:00 am - 11:00 am in room no. 311,  3^rd Floor.

On Friday, 25th November, 2022 the Department of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS had organized a Seminar on “BI Tools (Snowflakes & Tableau) & Job Search Tools”  for students of SY Learners of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS.  Ms. Shweta Shikarkhane, Data Analyst, Boston, Massachusetts, was the Guest Speaker. 52 Students attended the seminar and benefited from it. The program was conducted in the mini Auditorium of the college from11:30 am to 12:30 pm.

 The Department of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS had organised  an online  guiding  session for the TY Students. The session was  conducted on how to fill the OMR   sheet in the answer booklet of the TY  students for their  Semester 5 University Examination .The Session  was quite beneficial for the students. A detail demonstration cum explanation  was given as to how to fill the OMR sheet  during examination.
EVENT DETAILS
Speaker: Mr.Vinay Dukale
Date:21thNovember,2022(Monday)
Time:7:00am-8:00am
Mode:Online ZoomPlatform
Beneficiaries: T.Y. B.Sc. IT and CS learners
Coordinated By: Prof. Vaishali Mishra
No.of participants: 87

The Department of B.Sc.IT and B.Sc. CS had organised a Seminar on “Trending Technologies in IT Sectors” for the Second Year and Third Year Students of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS. Mr. Yayati Jadhav,Senior Manager in NIEL SENIQ, started the session by discussing various latest and recent technologies. During his interaction he started testing the learner’s knowledge about recent trending topics in IT Sectors by asking basic questions related to Robotics, AR-VR, Big Data Analytics, Quantum Computing, 5G, IOT, Cyber Security, Blockchain, Cloud Computing and Artificial Intelligence.  
Event details:
Speaker:Mr. Yayati Jadhav (Senior Manager, NIEL SENIQ)
Date: 19th November, 2022 (Saturday)
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Venue: Room No. 311, 3rd Floor.
Beneficiaries: Second and Third Year Learners of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS
Coordinated By: Prof. Shivkumar Chandey and Prof. Aparna Panigrahy
No. of Beneficiaries: 33

Industrial visit was carried out at MTNL (Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd.) CETTM, Powai, Mumbai on Saturday , 20th August, 2022. The goal of the industrial visit was to achieve better understanding and practical exposure of Mobile Communications Systems. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) is a state-owned telecommunications service provider in the metro cities of Mumbai. MTNL provides fixed line telephones, cellular connection, internetservices through dialup and Broadband internet-TriBand.Total of 37 students were part of this industrial visit. Everyone gathered at the entrance gate of the college  including faculty members Prof.Hiral Parakhiya and Prof. Tanvi More. We left the college premises at 8:30 a.m. We were further assisted by MTNL Staff at MTNL.All the students were seated in the presentation room, where the Senior Manager had an introductory talk with all the students about working for MTNL.Then we were taught about the GSM(Global System for Mobile communication), types of antennas and their applications. After this all the students were taken to a lab for showcasing an In building solution for network connectivity .Second lecture was taken in a round table conference room where we were taught about Optical fiber cable, broadband connectivity and switching. After the lecture everyone was taken to the switching unit and broadband unit where actual working of  these units were shown.We took almost 6 hours to see various units at MTNL CETTM which was followed by questions/feedback from students. We appreciate staff members who guided students with each and every question with detailed answers.We would like to extend our gratitude to the company for the permission and support they gave to make our visit a success with accomplishment of objective and our Faculty members for arranging this visit for students.
Event Details:
Date :Saturday,18th Nov, 2022
Time : 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Venue : MTNL CETTM, Powai, Mumbai
Department : B.Sc.IT.
Target Audience : Second Year B.Sc.IT. Students
Total students:37

The Department of B.Sc.IT and B.Sc.CS had organised a Seminar on “Robotics & Artificial Intelligence” for Students of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS.Mr. Rahul Gupta started the session by interacting with students. The speaker had  brought two functional Robots  such as Traffic Sign Tracking Robot and Spidey Bot, A small robot which makes moves like dance, greeting, and moving forward and backward.
This part of the session was very  interactive, and informative with maximum involvement of students.
Speaker had also given the products in students' hands to know more about them. He taught the students about the components used to build these two products. Furthermore he explained the importance of components and their uses.Knowledge shared by the speaker was amazing. All the students learned and enjoyed a lot. Further they demanded the speaker and co- ordinator to organize the workshop for Robotics and IOT in which the students will get the opportunities to build such small robos.
Speakers:Mr. Rahul Gupta (Founder, Passion 3D World)
Date: 19th November, 2022 (Saturday)
Time: 09:00 am - 11:00 am
Venue: Room No. 311, 3rd Floor.
Beneficiaries:S.Y and T.Y studentsof B.Sc.IT and B.Sc.CS
Coordinated By: Prof. Aparna Panigrahy and Prof. Shivkumar Chandey
No. of Beneficiaries: 45

The Department of B.Sc.IT and B.Sc. CS had organised a Seminar on “Data Science Concepts with Machine Learning” for the Second Year and Third Year Students of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS.Ms. Vaishali Mishra, Co-ordinator of Dept. of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS welcomed the guest Ms. Babita Kachroo and Prof. Shivkumar Chandey introduced her to the audience at 10.00 am.Ms. Babita Kachroo started the session by interacting with the students by discussing  the Data Science Concepts . Madam had given a wonderful seminar with practical proven approach. Statistical and Mathematical concepts were discussed which was required in DS and ML. Information given by the speaker was amazing. Ms. Kachroo had also thrown light on the career opportunities in DS and ML.
Event details:
Speakers:Ms. Babita Kachroo (Data Science Trainer, ExcelR)
Date: 16th November, 2022 (Thursday)
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Venue: Room No. 311, 3rd Floor.
Beneficiaries: Second and Third Year Learners of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS
Coordinated By: Prof. Aparna Panigrahy and Prof. Shivkumar Chandey
No.of Beneficiaries: 47

The Department of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS had organised an Expert lecture for the TY BSc IT Students. Subjects of expert lecture were Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence.  Ms. Vaishali Mishra, Co-ordinator of Dept. of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS welcomed the guest Dr. Hiren Dand and Prof. Shivkumar Chandey has escorted the guest of honour to the podium.  Prof. Vandana Singh has initiated the session and given the introductory speech followed by felicitation by token of love.
Dr. Hiren Dand had also explained the following topics thoroughly:
Syllabus Overview
Writing answers in exams (What to write/How much to write)
Question paper pattern
Important topics
Given various examples related to IoT and AI.
Lecture was full packed with knowledge. Lots of important topics were discussed during the lecture which was required for our TYIT students as they will be appearing for Sem V Final Exams. 
Prof. Aparna Panigrahy concluded the session by proposing  formal vote of thanks.
Speakers: 
Dr. Hiren Dand (Examination Chairperson, University of Mumbai)
Date: 16th November, 2022 (Thursday)
Time: 08:00 am - 10:00 am
Venue: 706, Mini Auditorium, 7th Floor.
Beneficiaries: T.Y. B.Sc. IT
Coordinated By: Prof. Aparna Panigrahy and Prof. Shivkumar Chandey 
No.of Beneficiaries: 47

The Department of B.Sc.IT and B.Sc. CS had organised a Technical Session on “Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking” for the First Year Students of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS.Co-ordinator of Dept. of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS Ms. Vaishali Mishra welcomed Mr. Parshuram Vhatkar, Mr. Websecure Infosolutions Pvt Ltd and Prof. Shivkumar Chandey introduced them in front of the audience at 11.00 am.Speaker started the session by sharing basic information about cyber security and the basic terminologies associated with it. The introductory part was very informative to kick start the cyber security session.After the brief introductory part, the speaker has given live examples and demonstrated hacking practically in front of the audience.All the students took a lot of interest in such activities. Speaker discussed the SQL Injection attack also.Speaker has also shared the roadmap to make a career in the Cyber World.Knowledge shared by the speaker was good. All the students learned and enjoyed a lot.
Speaker: Mr. Parshuram Vhatkar, Mr. Websecure Infosolutions Pvt Ltd
Date: 15th October, 2022 (Saturday)
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Venue: Room No. 311, 3rd Floor.
Beneficiaries: F.Y. B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS Learners
Coordinated By: Prof. Tanvi More and Prof. Vaishali Mishra
No. of Beneficiaries: 124

The Department of B.Sc.IT/CS had organized a seminar on “Resume Writing and Communication Skill” for the First year students of B.Sc.I.T and B.Sc.C.S.Co-ordinator Ms. Vaishali Mishra welcomed the guest of honor at 12.30 pm. Prof. Aparna Panigrahy introduced speaker Ms Rehana M Changi, Corporate trainer in front of the audience.Ms. Changi started the Introductory session by asking the basic and general questions based on resume, cv and structure of the both.Later on , the speaker discussed the importance of Communication and resume. In today's scenario what kind of resume is expected by HRs and Modern Companies, the speaker has thrown some light on this.This seminar was organized to prepare the students to know the importance of Communication Skills and Designing an eye catchy and attractive resume. The session was informative and the speaker has also shared some of the web links to design a strong and perfect resume.
Speaker: Ms. Rehana M Changi Designation: Corporate Trainer
Date: 15th October 2022
Time: 12:30 PM -01:30 PM
Mode: Offline
Targeted Audience: Intra-collegiate students
Coordinated By: Prof. Aparna Panigrahy, Prof. Shivkumar Chandey
No. of Participants: 124 Intra-collegiate students

The Department of B.Sc.IT and B.Sc. CS had organised a Technical Session on “Robotics & Internet of Things” for the First Year Students of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS. Mr. Rahul Gupta started the session by interacting with students.He  explained  two functional Robots like
1. Drone, Designed and Developed in his own Firm.
2.  Spidey Bot, A small robot which makes moves like dance, greeting, and moving forward and backward.
This part of the session was very live, interactive, and informative with maximum involvement of students.Knowledge shared by the speaker was amazing. All the students learned and enjoyed a lot. Further they demanded the speaker and co-ordinator to organize the workshop for Robotics and IOT in which the students will get the opportunities to build such small robos.
Speakers:
Mr. Rahul Gupta (Founder, Passion 3D World)
Date: 12th October, 2022 (Saturday)
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Venue: Room No. 311, 3rd Floor.
Beneficiaries: F.Y. B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS Learners
Coordinated By: Prof. Aparna Panigrahy and Prof. Shivkumar Chandey 
No. of Beneficiaries: 230

The Department of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS had organised a workshop on “ReactJS” for the Second Year and Third Year Learners of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS. It was conducted in two sessions from 30th July 2022 to 27th August 2022. All the sessions were practical oriented with project developments.Sessions were very interactive and industry oriented. Students enjoyed the sessions and took maximum benefits. Speaker also provided the study materials for better understanding.At the end of the workshop students were awarded with Course Completion Certificate after completing their assigned projects.
Workshop Details:
Trainer: Mr. Viabhav Khanderao (CEO of Scienox Technologies)
Batch 1 Date: 30th July, 2022 - 20th August, 2022 (Every Saturday)
Batch 2 Date: 22nd August, 2022 - 27th August 2022 (Everyday)
Course Duration: 13 Hours per batch.
Venue: Lab No. 05, 3rd Floor.
Targeted Audience:  Second Year and Third Year Learners of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS
Coordinated By: Prof. Aparna Panigrahy
No.of Participants: 79

The Department of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS had organized a Bridge Course for the First Year Learners of  B.Sc. IT,  those who have completed their Higher Education from Commerce Stream.The objective was to develop the understanding of basic computer fundamentals and to bridge the technological gap.Students had hands-on experience on the basic components of Electronics like gates,LED, Bread Board and the connection part. Students enjoyed the session thoroughly and  the response was quite good.
Contents covered
Introduction to Digital electronics
Concept of IC and Gate
Basic knowledge of Pin Configuration of Fundamental and Derived  Gates.
Concept of Truth Table
Truth table of Different Gates
Use of Bread Board, LED, Resistor etc
Hands on experience to Test the Gates
Event details
Course Name: Digital Logic and Application.
Date: 2nd,3rd,4th and 10th August, 2022
Time: 11:00 am -12:30 pm
Venue.: Electrical and Maintenance Lab, 8th Floor
Conducted by: Aparna Panigrahy and Manish Z.
Coordinated By: Prof. Aparna Panigrahy
Targeted Audience: FYIT (From Commerce background only)
No. of Participants: 79 Students

The Department of B.Sc.IT/CS organized a seminar on "Career Counselling for Government Jobs" with the aim of enlightening students about the vast scope of employment opportunities in the public sector. The session proved to be highly interactive, with students actively engaging in the discussions. Mr. Rahul Yerukula, a distinguished UPSC senior expert counsellor from IBPO, conducted the seminar on July 15, 2022. The event saw participation from a total of 511 students across all programs.The speaker visited each class, providing valuable insights and guidance to the attendees. The seminar was instrumental in broadening students' understanding of potential career paths in the government sector, and Mr. Rahul Yerukula's expertise added significant value to the event.

The Department of B.Sc.IT and B.Sc. CS had organised a seminar on “Career Counselling to study Abroad” for the students of B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS. The introductory part of the session was conducted by Mr. Nitesh Jogade, Deputy Manager T.I.M.E.This seminar was organised to let the students know about the pursuing higher study from Abroad and the process and procedure to apply for the same well in advance. The speaker also threw light on how to apply after graduation, expense of the courses, job package and demand of the courses in current industry etc. It was a quite interactive, informative and motivational session with maximum involvement of students.
Speakers: Mr. Nitesh Jogade (Deputy Manager, T.I.M.E. Mumbai )
Date: 12th August, 2022 (Friday)
Time: 12:00 Noon - 01:00 pm
Venue: Room No. 311, 3rd Floor.
Targeted Audience: F.Y. B.Sc. IT and B.Sc. CS Learners
No.of Participants: 204